Quantum Invariants

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Quantum Invariants
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Author : Tomotada Ohtsuki
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2002
Quantum Invariants written by Tomotada Ohtsuki and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Science categories.
This book provides an extensive and self-contained presentation of quantum and related invariants of knots and 3-manifolds. Polynomial invariants of knots, such as the Jones and Alexander polynomials, are constructed as quantum invariants, i.e. invariants derived from representations of quantum groups and from the monodromy of solutions to the Knizhnik-Zamolodchikov equation. With the introduction of the Kontsevich invariant and the theory of Vassiliev invariants, the quantum invariants become well-organized. Quantum and perturbative invariants, the LMO invariant, and finite type invariants of 3-manifolds are discussed. The ChernOCoSimons field theory and the WessOCoZuminoOCoWitten model are described as the physical background of the invariants. Contents: Knots and Polynomial Invariants; Braids and Representations of the Braid Groups; Operator Invariants of Tangles via Sliced Diagrams; Ribbon Hopf Algebras and Invariants of Links; Monodromy Representations of the Braid Groups Derived from the KnizhnikOCoZamolodchikov Equation; The Kontsevich Invariant; Vassiliev Invariants; Quantum Invariants of 3-Manifolds; Perturbative Invariants of Knots and 3-Manifolds; The LMO Invariant; Finite Type Invariants of Integral Homology 3-Spheres. Readership: Researchers, lecturers and graduate students in geometry, topology and mathematical physics."
Introduction To Vassiliev Knot Invariants
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Author : S. Chmutov
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2012-05-24
Introduction To Vassiliev Knot Invariants written by S. Chmutov and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-05-24 with Mathematics categories.
A detailed exposition of the theory with an emphasis on its combinatorial aspects.
Quantum Invariants Of Knots And 3 Manifolds
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Author : Vladimir G. Turaev
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2016-07-11
Quantum Invariants Of Knots And 3 Manifolds written by Vladimir G. Turaev and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-11 with Mathematics categories.
Due to the strong appeal and wide use of this monograph, it is now available in its third revised edition. The monograph gives a systematic treatment of 3-dimensional topological quantum field theories (TQFTs) based on the work of the author with N. Reshetikhin and O. Viro. This subject was inspired by the discovery of the Jones polynomial of knots and the Witten-Chern-Simons field theory. On the algebraic side, the study of 3-dimensional TQFTs has been influenced by the theory of braided categories and the theory of quantum groups. The book is divided into three parts. Part I presents a construction of 3-dimensional TQFTs and 2-dimensional modular functors from so-called modular categories. This gives a vast class of knot invariants and 3-manifold invariants as well as a class of linear representations of the mapping class groups of surfaces. In Part II the technique of 6j-symbols is used to define state sum invariants of 3-manifolds. Their relation to the TQFTs constructed in Part I is established via the theory of shadows. Part III provides constructions of modular categories, based on quantum groups and skein modules of tangles in the 3-space. This fundamental contribution to topological quantum field theory is accessible to graduate students in mathematics and physics with knowledge of basic algebra and topology. It is an indispensable source for everyone who wishes to enter the forefront of this fascinating area at the borderline of mathematics and physics. Contents: Invariants of graphs in Euclidean 3-space and of closed 3-manifolds Foundations of topological quantum field theory Three-dimensional topological quantum field theory Two-dimensional modular functors 6j-symbols Simplicial state sums on 3-manifolds Shadows of manifolds and state sums on shadows Constructions of modular categories
An Introduction To Quantum And Vassiliev Knot Invariants
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Author : David M. Jackson
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2019-05-04
An Introduction To Quantum And Vassiliev Knot Invariants written by David M. Jackson and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-04 with Mathematics categories.
This book provides an accessible introduction to knot theory, focussing on Vassiliev invariants, quantum knot invariants constructed via representations of quantum groups, and how these two apparently distinct theories come together through the Kontsevich invariant. Consisting of four parts, the book opens with an introduction to the fundamentals of knot theory, and to knot invariants such as the Jones polynomial. The second part introduces quantum invariants of knots, working constructively from first principles towards the construction of Reshetikhin-Turaev invariants and a description of how these arise through Drinfeld and Jimbo's quantum groups. Its third part offers an introduction to Vassiliev invariants, providing a careful account of how chord diagrams and Jacobi diagrams arise in the theory, and the role that Lie algebras play. The final part of the book introduces the Konstevich invariant. This is a universal quantum invariant and a universal Vassiliev invariant, and brings together these two seemingly different families of knot invariants. The book provides a detailed account of the construction of the Jones polynomial via the quantum groups attached to sl(2), the Vassiliev weight system arising from sl(2), and how these invariants come together through the Kontsevich invariant.
Intelligence Of Low Dimensional Topology 2006
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Author : J. Scott Carter
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2007
Intelligence Of Low Dimensional Topology 2006 written by J. Scott Carter and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Mathematics categories.
This volume gathers the contributions from the international conference Intelligence of Low Dimensional Topology 2006, which took place in Hiroshima in 2006. The aim of this volume is to promote research in low dimensional topology with the focus on knot theory and related topics. The papers include comprehensive reviews and some latest results.
Temperley Lieb Recoupling Theory And Invariants Of 3 Manifolds Am 134 Volume 134
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Author : Louis H. Kauffman
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2016-03-02
Temperley Lieb Recoupling Theory And Invariants Of 3 Manifolds Am 134 Volume 134 written by Louis H. Kauffman and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-02 with Mathematics categories.
This book offers a self-contained account of the 3-manifold invariants arising from the original Jones polynomial. These are the Witten-Reshetikhin-Turaev and the Turaev-Viro invariants. Starting from the Kauffman bracket model for the Jones polynomial and the diagrammatic Temperley-Lieb algebra, higher-order polynomial invariants of links are constructed and combined to form the 3-manifold invariants. The methods in this book are based on a recoupling theory for the Temperley-Lieb algebra. This recoupling theory is a q-deformation of the SU(2) spin networks of Roger Penrose. The recoupling theory is developed in a purely combinatorial and elementary manner. Calculations are based on a reformulation of the Kirillov-Reshetikhin shadow world, leading to expressions for all the invariants in terms of state summations on 2-cell complexes. Extensive tables of the invariants are included. Manifolds in these tables are recognized by surgery presentations and by means of 3-gems (graph encoded 3-manifolds) in an approach pioneered by Sostenes Lins. The appendices include information about gems, examples of distinct manifolds with the same invariants, and applications to the Turaev-Viro invariant and to the Crane-Yetter invariant of 4-manifolds.
Knots Low Dimensional Topology And Applications
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Author : Colin C. Adams
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2019-06-26
Knots Low Dimensional Topology And Applications written by Colin C. Adams and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-06-26 with Mathematics categories.
This proceedings volume presents a diverse collection of high-quality, state-of-the-art research and survey articles written by top experts in low-dimensional topology and its applications. The focal topics include the wide range of historical and contemporary invariants of knots and links and related topics such as three- and four-dimensional manifolds, braids, virtual knot theory, quantum invariants, braids, skein modules and knot algebras, link homology, quandles and their homology; hyperbolic knots and geometric structures of three-dimensional manifolds; the mechanism of topological surgery in physical processes, knots in Nature in the sense of physical knots with applications to polymers, DNA enzyme mechanisms, and protein structure and function. The contents is based on contributions presented at the International Conference on Knots, Low-Dimensional Topology and Applications – Knots in Hellas 2016, which was held at the International Olympic Academy in Greece in July 2016. The goal of the international conference was to promote the exchange of methods and ideas across disciplines and generations, from graduate students to senior researchers, and to explore fundamental research problems in the broad fields of knot theory and low-dimensional topology. This book will benefit all researchers who wish to take their research in new directions, to learn about new tools and methods, and to discover relevant and recent literature for future study.
Encyclopedia Of Knot Theory
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Author : Colin Adams
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2021-02-10
Encyclopedia Of Knot Theory written by Colin Adams and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-10 with Education categories.
"Knot theory is a fascinating mathematical subject, with multiple links to theoretical physics. This enyclopedia is filled with valuable information on a rich and fascinating subject." – Ed Witten, Recipient of the Fields Medal "I spent a pleasant afternoon perusing the Encyclopedia of Knot Theory. It’s a comprehensive compilation of clear introductions to both classical and very modern developments in the field. It will be a terrific resource for the accomplished researcher, and will also be an excellent way to lure students, both graduate and undergraduate, into the field." – Abigail Thompson, Distinguished Professor of Mathematics at University of California, Davis Knot theory has proven to be a fascinating area of mathematical research, dating back about 150 years. Encyclopedia of Knot Theory provides short, interconnected articles on a variety of active areas in knot theory, and includes beautiful pictures, deep mathematical connections, and critical applications. Many of the articles in this book are accessible to undergraduates who are working on research or taking an advanced undergraduate course in knot theory. More advanced articles will be useful to graduate students working on a related thesis topic, to researchers in another area of topology who are interested in current results in knot theory, and to scientists who study the topology and geometry of biopolymers. Features Provides material that is useful and accessible to undergraduates, postgraduates, and full-time researchers Topics discussed provide an excellent catalyst for students to explore meaningful research and gain confidence and commitment to pursuing advanced degrees Edited and contributed by top researchers in the field of knot theory
Low Dimensional Topology And Number Theory
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Author : Masanori Morishita
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2025-03-02
Low Dimensional Topology And Number Theory written by Masanori Morishita and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-03-02 with Mathematics categories.
This book is the result of research initiatives formed during the workshop "Low Dimensional Topology and Number Theory XIII" at Kyushu University in 2022. It is also dedicated to the memory of Professor Toshie Takata, who has been a main figure of the session chairs for the series of annual workshops since 2009. The activity was aimed at understanding and deepening recent developments of lively and fruitful interactions between low-dimensional topology and number theory over the past decades. In this volume of proceedings, the reader will find research papers as well as survey articles, including open problems, at the interface between classical and quantum topology, and algebraic and analytic number theory, written by leading experts and active researchers in the respective fields. Topics include, among others, the strong slope conjecture; Kashiwara–Vergne Lie algebra; braids and fibered double branched covers of 3-manifolds; Temperley–Lieb–Jones category andconformal blocks; WRT invariants and false theta functions; the colored Jones polynomial of the figure-eight knot; potential functions and A-polynomials; l-adic Galois polylogarithms; Dijkgraaf–Witten invariants in Bloch groups; analogies between knots and primes in arithmetic topology; normalized Jones polynomials for rational links; Iwasawa main conjecture; Weber’s class number problem. The book provides a valuable resource for researchers and graduate students interested in topics related to both low-dimensional topology and number theory.
Knots And Physics Second Edition
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Author : Louis H Kauffman
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 1994-01-15
Knots And Physics Second Edition written by Louis H Kauffman and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-01-15 with Mathematics categories.
In this second edition, the following recent papers have been added: “Gauss Codes, Quantum Groups and Ribbon Hopf Algebras”, “Spin Networks, Topology and Discrete Physics”, “Link Polynomials and a Graphical Calculus” and “Knots Tangles and Electrical Networks”. An appendix with a discussion on invariants of embedded graphs and Vassiliev invariants has also been included.This book is an introduction to knot and link invariants as generalized amplitudes (vacuum-vacuum amplitudes) for a quasi-physical process. The demands of knot theory, coupled with a quantum statistical framework, create a context that naturally and powerfully includes an extraordinary range of interrelated topics in topology and mathematical physics. The author takes a primarily combinatorial stance toward knot theory and its relations with these subjects. This has the advantage of providing very direct access to the algebra and to the combinatorial topology, as well as the physical ideas. This book is divided into 2 parts: Part I of the book is a systematic course in knots and physics starting from the ground up. Part II is a set of lectures on various topics related to and sometimes based on Part I. Part II also explores some side-topics such as frictional properties of knots, relations with combinatorics and knots in dynamical systems.